15Synonyms found for species

Word Origin & History

specie 1615, "coin, money in the form of coins" (as opposed to paper money or bullion), from phrase in specie "in the real or actual form" (1551), from L. in specie "in kind," abl. of species "kind, form, sort" (see species).

Example Sentences for species

Marrying science and art, he has created a variety of species of beasts.

Humans are the ultimate invasive species with an appalling record of exploitation and destruction.

Their behavior--unless that are an alien species trying to gain a foothold on our planet--is completely unacceptable.

In general, whining seems to be the defining characteristic of this species.

But he did discover what he thinks is a new bird species, a honeyeater.

Species are going extinct at rates equaled only five times in the history of life.

The flapper skate and blue skate really are different species.

Researchers have recently discovered four new chameleon species, which rank among the world's tiniest reptiles.

Often several species of fruit flies mill about the same location.

As it turned out, the spotted hyena is a hardy species which was widespread during the oscillating climate shifts.